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Square Enix veterans argue that while AI accelerates prototyping, human creativity remains essential for originating ideas. The debate highlights a shift from creation to curation, with concerns about homogenized output and lost human touch.
Capcom confirmed a direct breach of its Capcom ID system on October 19, exposing email and IP data for 11.7 million users. While credit card details were safe, 196 accounts had passwords changed, and 43 records leaked sensitive personal data. This incident joins a surge of AI-powered attacks on Japanese firms, including a credential-stuffing issue affecting Square Enix's Final Fantasy XIV accounts.
Final Fantasy Resonance launches October 22, 2026, as a single-player RPG reimagining the mobile title Brave Exvius. It features HD-2D visuals, turn-based combat with stagger mechanics, and 'Visions' from classic series entries. Reviews praise its nostalgic charm and customization but criticize thin narrative depth.
Square Enix’s Final Fantasy Resonance launches on October 22, 2026, across PS5, Xbox, PC, and Nintendo Switch consoles. The game reimagines the mobile title Brave Exvius using an HD-2D aesthetic and a turn-based combat system featuring 'Visions' from classic series entries. While the core gameplay is identical across platforms, technical performance and physical media formats differ significantly between the original Switch and Switch 2. Critics have offered mixed reviews, praising the combat mechanics and nostalgia but criticizing the narrative depth.
Square Enix's Final Fantasy Resonance launches on October 22, 2026, across PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, Switch, and PC. The game reimagines the defunct mobile title Final Fantasy Brave Exvius using an HD-2D aesthetic and a turn-based combat system featuring 'Visions' from classic Final Fantasy titles. Reviews are mixed, with Game Informer praising its character customization and visuals, while Kotaku criticizes its thin narrative and generic world design.
Square Enix's Final Fantasy Resonance launches on October 22, 2026, across PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, Switch, and PC. The game reimagines the defunct mobile title Final Fantasy Brave Exvius using an HD-2D aesthetic and a turn-based combat system featuring 'Visions' from classic Final Fantasy titles. Reviews are mixed, with Game Informer praising its character customization and visuals, while Kotaku criticizes its thin narrative and generic world design.
Square Enix has confirmed that Final Fantasy VII: Revelation will allow players to select Hard Mode from the very start of the game, eliminating the need for a second playthrough to unlock high-difficulty content. Director Naoki Hamaguchi explained that this change aligns with the game's new design, which offers extensive end-game content, including battles against the Weapons, during the initial run. The new Hard Mode does not disable item usage or mechanics, instead relying on the complex FITS job system and strategic combat to maintain challenge. A Dynamic Mode, similar to the previous entry's Hard Mode, will also be available at launch. The game is scheduled for release on April 8, 2027, across PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Square Enix has reimagined the difficulty structure for Final Fantasy VII Revelation, allowing players to select Hard Mode from the start rather than unlocking it after a first playthrough. Director Naoki Hamaguchi explained that this change is necessary because the game offers extensive end-game content, including battles against the Weapons, during the initial run. Unlike previous entries, the new Hard Mode does not disable item usage, instead relying on the complex FITS job system and strategic combat to maintain challenge. The game also retains Dynamic Mode, which scales enemy difficulty as the player levels up. This shift aims to provide a more consistent high-difficulty experience without forcing players to complete the story twice to access the most challenging content. The game is scheduled for release on April 8, 2027.
Square Enix’s Final Fantasy Resonance received its first major review from Famitsu, scoring 36 out of 40 points. The HD-2D RPG, launching October 22, 2026, is praised for its polished combat and nostalgic homage to classic series elements. While the game is available on multiple platforms, the Switch version lacks an upgrade path to Switch 2, and early demo impressions suggest the Switch 2 offers the best performance.
Square Enix has released the Kingdom Hearts Collection I-III on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. Priced at $74.99, the bundle includes eight playable games and three cutscene components. The release precedes the upcoming Kingdom Hearts IV, scheduled for 2027.
Travis Willingham has taken over the voice role of Sephiroth in Final Fantasy VII: Revelation after Tyler Hoechlin stepped down due to scheduling conflicts. At New York Comic-Con, Willingham discussed his approach to the character, citing Japanese actor Toshiyuki Morikawa as his primary inspiration. He emphasized a quiet, controlled performance style, noting that the most dangerous villain is one who does not need to shout. The game, which also features Critical Role cast member Marisha Ray, is scheduled for release on April 8, 2027.
Marisha Ray has been confirmed to voice a digitized version of Shiva in Final Fantasy VII Revelation, announced at New York Comic Con. The character, known as Polydroid Shiva, appears in a Gold Saucer snowboarding minigame and interacts with Vincent Valentine, voiced by Ray’s husband Matt Mercer. This addition highlights the game’s integration of Critical Role talent and expands the voice cast for the trilogy’s finale.
Kotaku has announced 'Guiding Key,' a year-long communal playthrough of the Kingdom Hearts series, coinciding with the October 8 release of the Kingdom Hearts Collection [1-3] on Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. The initiative aims to build momentum for Kingdom Hearts IV, scheduled for late 2027, by having writers and industry figures play through the franchise's history monthly. While the new collection offers a native, non-streaming experience on Switch 2, reviews highlight performance disparities, with Kingdom Hearts III facing frame rate issues on handheld mode despite the overall package being praised for its combat depth and accessibility.
Square Enix releases the Kingdom Hearts Collection 1-3 on Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S on October 8, 2026. While the older titles in the bundle perform well, Kingdom Hearts III and 0.2 Birth by Sleep suffer from variable frame rates and lack of 120fps support, leading to mixed recommendations.
Director Naoki Hamaguchi confirmed he advocated for a physical release of Final Fantasy VII Revelation, but the final product uses key discs rather than full game data. The game launches simultaneously on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Switch 2 on April 8, 2027, with separate teams handling gameplay and optimization to ensure consistent quality across platforms.